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Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England, is home to the Poison Garden, which contains around 100 deadly and toxic plants.

In 1775, 250 years ago, William Withering, a physician practising in Birmingham, learnt of a folk remedy for dropsy involving the use of digitalis from purple foxgloves. He started to use it in his ...

Burney also noted that macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins are are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. “Of interest, grape jelly and jam, wine, and grape juice are not toxic! I do not recommend ...

Spring is around the corner. Soon the ground will be warm enough to receive your flower, vegetable, and herb starts. It's ...

Heart-shaped plant leaves not only look beautiful but also help in spreading the love. From Hoya to Dutchman’s Pipe, here are ...

Cottage gardens have a timeless appeal, and even more so in 2025 with the trend towards an informal, lived-in look. Here’s how to move away from pristine, clipped gardens to more romantic ones ...

Some plants hide deadly secrets. These toxic plants can cause severe illness or even death. Here are the top 10 most poisonous plants worldwide.

"I feel like I'm missing a grass or sedge?" Homeowner seeks help in online forums after noticing concerning drooping ...

A languid, loving portrait of Black farmers in the South, “Seeds” is a mixture of celebration and lament. Family farming has been endangered, but for African American farmers, the land ...

And many popular types of flower seeds such as black-eyed Susan, zinnia, bachelor’s buttons, and foxglove also don't need soaking first. While it won't hurt the seeds to soak them, it won't help ...